The Juliette Low Eternal Flame Ceremony is a traditional Girl Scout ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912. This ceremony is based on the passing of the torch – a symbol of her spirit and the commitment to the Girl Scouting Movement.
Instructions
To create this ceremony, you will need candles, matches and scissors.
- Gather everyone in a circle and light the Juliette Gordon Low candle.
- Read the following aloud: “This is a special moment. Juliette Gordon Low’s spirit lives in us and we are reminded of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
- Each person should light their own candle from the Juliette Gordon Low candle, symbolizing the passing of the flame.
- Continue with the recitation of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
- Each person should cut out a flame from the flame printable and tape it to their candle.
- Read aloud, “Let us now honor Juliette Gordon Low with a moment of silence.” All participants should take a moment of silence.
- All participants should extinguish their candles.
- Distribute the printable and ask each participant to take one home and remember the legacy of Juliette Gordon Low.
Free Printable Flame (optional)
If desired, you can print a special flame to use as part of the ceremony.
Click here to download the flame printable.
Final Thoughts
The Juliette Low Eternal Flame Ceremony is a meaningful and enduring tradition that honors the legacy of Juliette Gordon Low and her commitment to the Girl Scouting Movement. This ceremony is a great way to remind Scouts of the importance of the Girl Scout Promise and Law and to carry forward the flame of Juliette Gordon Low’s spirit.